CNN Hero Doyne helping people in dire need (with video)

Published On: May 26, 2020 04:30 PM NPT By: Aditi Baral

KATHMANDU, May 26 : It has been more than two months since both Nepal and India closed their borders. However, the border areas continue to receive thousands of Nepalis returning home from India. Every person has a story of struggle and pain – all just to return home. The situation along the border reflects a humanitarian crisis in the making. For the past few days, Maggie Dyone, 2015 CNN Hero of the Year and founder of Blink Now Foundation, has been doing her best to lend a helping hand to the people in and around Surkhet.

KABUL, May 26: The Afghan government urged the Taliban to extend a three-day ceasefire which is due to end on Tuesday night and also announced that it would release 900 prisoners from the insurgent group on Tuesday.

VIDEO: Meeting of House of Representatives on May 26

Published On: May 26, 2020 03:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 26: A meeting of the House of Representatives is currently underway.  Lawmakers from various political parties are expressing their views on the contemporary issues including the country's COVID-19 situation.

RUKUM/ BIRENDRANAGAR, May 26: Last year, an athletics event was organized at Chaurjahari Municipality in West Rukum. Nabaraj BK, 19, a resident of Bheri Municipality-4, had also participated in the event.

KATHMANDU, May 26: President of the main opposition party Nepali Congress, Sher Bhadur Deuba has urged the government of Nepal to ensure the safety of Journalists and media personnel working on the frontline amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nepali economy needs foresight and courage

Published On: May 26, 2020 11:20 AM NPT By: Saurav Rana

With the Covid-19 pandemic bringing the economy to a standstill, many businesses are in immediate need for financial support. The finance committee of the Parliament has recommended the government include a NPR 188 billion financial package in FY2021 budget to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy. The need is urgent, but the economy is in a tight squeeze and a fiscal stimulus may be easier said than done.

LAHAN, May 26: Five new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed in Siraha district on Monday evening.

SURKHET, May 26: Total number of COVID-19 infected patients in Karnali Province has reached to 23.

BIRGUNJ, May 26: Once heavily congested with nearly 100 coronavirus (COVID-19) infected patients, Birgunj-based Narayani Hospital has reported recovery of all patients admitted here.

KATHMANDU, May 25: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has vowed to expand the scope of COVID-19 testing to at least two percent of the country’s population.